Architectural History Research

Architectural History research at the Department for Continuing Education
The medieval churches of Northamptonshire

The medieval churches of Northamptonshire
Recording and analysis of the 300 medieval parochial churches and chapels in the post-1974 county of Northampton.
The experience of worship in late medieval cathedral and parish church

The experience of worship in late medieval cathedral and parish church
This project examines how surroundings may have informed religious experience.
Places of Worship in Britain and Ireland

Places of Worship in Britain and Ireland
Publication series by Dr Paul Barnwell providing an overview of current research on buildings and worship
Upcoming courses
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This part-time course, studied over 11 months, covers English architectural history from the Saxon period to the present day.
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The programme is defined broadly to include the built and designed landscape, and aspects of interior design and is designed to enable students to undertake individual research.
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An interdisciplinary programme which encompasses literature, history, art, architectural history, political thought and the history of ideas. Designed around 3 sequential periods of British history, from Early Modern to the early 20th century.
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A two-year part-time course in which you study two modules from a choice of four, each of which allows you to immerse yourself in a specific period of art history. Taught at second-year undergraduate level.
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A flexible, part-time route to an Oxford University qualification. Gain credit from flexible short online courses, weekly classes, and the Oxford University Summer School for Adults. Explore a wide range of subjects in this multidisciplinary programme.